Archive for the ‘Music’ Tag
Never Gonna Get Rickrolled
Filed under: Culture, Internet | Tags: Barack Obama, Barack Roll, Music, Never Gonna Give You Up, Rick Astley, Rickroll, Rickrolled
Comments (1) I came across this spoof YouTube video on The Recliner Commentaries with Barack Obama dancing to “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley. It was, by far, the funniest and most creative thing I’ve seen this week, if not this month. I will insert both the original music video and the Barack version for your viewing pleasure. It is, quite simply, amazing.
Now, here is the original music video. One quick thing to notice, the bartender looks an awful lot like Barack. Sorry that It’s not embedded. There were complications with it working. Don’t ask me why.
For those who do not know, the term “rick-rolled” is actually in reference to this artist, Rick Astley. Wikipedia expounds on the meaning and history:
“A rickroll is a prank played on an unsuspecting web surfer. To be rickrolled is when browsing a website (especially a discussion forum or comment board), one comes across a link expecting it to lead to one thing, but finds something completely different when the link is clicked.
The name Rick refers to 80’s pop singer Rick Astley. The standard rickroll generally involves someone posting a link claiming it leads to something quite interesting (e.g. hot chicks in panties), but actually linking to a video of Mr. Astley singing “Never Gonna Give You Up.” This is usually considered a major let-down”
It raises the question, will America get rickrolled by Obama? Who knows. In the meantime, enjoy the video.
Posted by Alcamadus
The Child Labor Law Blues
Filed under: Music, Politics | Tags: 8 year old guitar prodigy, Child Labor Laws, guitar, Music, prodigy
Leave a Comment I figured everyone would want to know that an 8 year old musical prodigy is being banned from playing in bars and taverns because someone complained about Child Labor Laws. He can play at festivals. This kid apparently plays with some big musicians now and is phenomenal on guitar, drums, harmonica, and piano.
Aren’t Child Labor Laws in place for work places like McDonalds and Walmart? I mean, if this kid wants to play guitar in front of people, why is that a problem? It’s like destroying some childs Lemonade stand because of Child Labor Laws. This seems to be taking it way too far. But, it at least gives the kid something to write about.
He’ll definitely have the Child Labor Law blues.
